Model S Pole Crash.

[Zas]

Looks like all the airbags deployed.

http://wgnsradio.com/one-car-crash-downs-utility-pole-and-closes-thompson-lane-cms-14372

 

[bollar]

Single car crashes are going to ruin Tesla for the rest of us. Wait until "someone" legislates disabling the 17" screen except for when the car is moving. Argh.

 

[sublimaze1]

Terribly unfortunate.

 

[Krugerrand]

She took that pole out right at its base. Wow! I hope the squirrel she swerved to miss was okay.

 

[Cutwolf]

Glad to hear she survived.

 

[sp4rk]

Single car crashes are going to ruin Tesla for the rest of us. Wait until "someone" legislates disabling the 17" screen except for when the car is moving. Argh.

Where do you read that the screen had anything to do with this unfortunate crash.

The most important part of this "story" is that, not only did she survive but, IMO and not being there, a lot of other cars taking down that pole would be in a million pieces by now.

 

[highfalutintodd]

This is in Murfreesboro, TN, outside of Nashville. My neck of the woods. I still haven't even seen another Tesla on the roads here yet they're apparently prevalent enough to be running into poles...

Glad she's okay.

 

[sublimaze1]

Where do you read that the screen had anything to do with this unfortunate crash.

@ sp4rk (and in defense of bollar) - one plays the odds when making judgment. I think if you were at the poker table, and the odds were laid down, you would bet on either situational unawareness or distraction as the numbers two and one in a short list. Sure, seizure, stroke, epileptic fit and even squirrel would be in the differential. But if there was a 17" touch screen at the scene or a cell phone ...

... I'm just sayin'

Notice I mentioned nothing about the demographics of the occupant of the car. Another day, another post.

 

[sublimaze1]

Also ironic that it took out a source of electricity.

 

[Panacea]

Also ironic that it took out a source of electricity.

LOL!

 

[Newscutter]

Also ironic that it took out a source of electricity.

Or trying to get a REALLY fast Supercharge?

Actually -- most cars would have LOST their door handles in a crash like that... but the Tesla had them safely tucked away so that post-crash they could pop out and be usable. Interesting.

 

[EarlyAdopter]

Looks like a real world instance of the IIHS small overlap test. Good to see the impact deflected off to the side of the car and didn't intrude on the passenger's side.

 

[Doug_G]

Wow, that's just about the worst crash scenario imaginable... she's lucky to survive it.

 

[theganjaguru]

Single car crashes are going to ruin Tesla for the rest of us. Wait until "someone" legislates disabling the 17" screen except for when the car is moving. Argh.

... This accident involved a young driver. She could have been txt messaging. I wouldn't start jumping to conclusions so quick.

Though I have to admit I'm a buttons and nobs kind of man. I like that tactile feedback. It's a lot easier to reach for that nob and blindly twist to adjust the AC temp settings than it is to feel the edge of the screen for things. You could argue that you could just get things done with voice controls. But if you're screaming down the road with life is a highway at 11, voice control totally kills the flow. I do tech integrations for docs in my day job, and many of these people are afraid of using iPads to replace the tactile feedback. Granted they are older physicians, so you could argue its a generational thing But I know a lot of people in their 30's who barely know how to use their iPhones/androids. I think the touch screen is slick, but that it also alienates a lot of potential buyers.

On a more on topic note, every time I see a MS wreck, I am amazed how well the S holds up. These things are bloody tanks!!! Oh, and I would certainly NOT give any young driver the FOB to P85... They'd have the FOB to a Leaf!!! But I am glad the driver survived. I am curious to see how we'll the S does with the IIHS tests.

 

[riceuguy]

I am curious to see how we'll the S does with the IIHS tests.

Results (and videos) have been published. Five stars in every category, and one of the lowest (best) rollover scores ever recorded!

 

[theganjaguru]

Results (and videos) have been published. Five stars in every category, and one of the lowest (best) rollover scores ever recorded!

That's not IIHS.

You are talking about safercar.gov which is the governments safety ratings. IIHS does more rigorous tests (IMHO) They are totally different tests and have not been conducted/published yet. http://www.iihs.org/RATINGS/

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[brianman]

Oh, and I would certainly NOT give any young driver the FOB to P85... They'd have the FOB to a Leaf!!! But I am glad the driver survived. I am curious to see how we'll the S does with the IIHS tests.

For some parents (the ones that can afford it), a 60 (or a 40 if they were in time) would be a smart move to protect their cherished child.

But yes, a P85 is asking for trouble.

 

[dirkhh]

For some parents (the ones that can afford it), a P60 (or a P40 if they were in time) would be a smart move to protect their cherished child.

But yes, a P85 is asking for trouble.

Note to self... start saving for two S60s for my twins...

Yeah. Maybe not.

 

[evme]

They updated the article:

We have more news on the Tesla motorcar that wrecked on Thompson Lane Wednesday afternoon around 3. Murfreesboro Police have confirmed the woman driving the vehicle was charged with her first offense of DUI (Driving while Under the Influence). 34-year old Kimberly Jill Shibayama was also charged with Violation of Implied Consent when she reportedly refused to a blood alcohol test.What makes this story unique is the all electric car she was driving. The all electric four door Tesla she was operating was reportedly the only one of its kind in Rutherford County, TN. It is a luxury electric car that is sold for $70,000 to $120,000 depending on the model.
A Murfreesboro Police arrest report states that officers arrived at the scene of the crash and witnessed the utility pole was down. The car was about 100-feet away from the pole. When police talked to Shibayama about what caused the wreck she evidently told officers, "she was messing with the radio.” When Officer Martin asked for the suspects drivers license, she reportedly handed it to a fireman standing next to him, according to the report, instead of him.
The woman was taken to StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna and later released to police custody. At that point she was booked into the local jail under a $2,000 bond.

http://wgnsradio.com/update-expensi...urfreesboro-driver-charged-with-dui-cms-14372

By the sound of things the driver was completely ok, but driving drunk is not good....

 

[ElSupreme]

For some parents (the ones that can afford it), a P60 (or a P40 if they were in time) would be a smart move to protect their cherished child.

But yes, a P85 is asking for trouble.

Not to mention they can't go far, and you can always find put where they are.